Documentary filmmaker Sean Pamphilon, who released a recording of then-New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams urging his players to injure members of the San Francisco 49ers, issued this statement Thursday on why he released the recording:

"If this story hadn't broken and been made public, I would not have shared this it. I would not have compromised my personal relationships and risked damaging Steve Gleason's relationship with the Saints. I would have crafted these words and sentiments for another forum, perhaps years down the road.

"If it weren't for the fact I feel deeply that parents of children playing football MUST pay attention to the influence of men who will sacrifice their kids for W's, I would not have written this.

"Some will call me releasing this audio for fame or money grab. True haters will call it exploitation.